{"product_id":"barbados-cherry-live-plant-in-10-inch-pot-acerola-cherry-tree-malpighia-emarginata-tropical-edible-fruit-plant-west-indian-cherry","title":"Barbados Cherry Live Plant in 10 Inch Pot, Acerola Cherry Tree, Malpighia Emarginata, Tropical Edible Fruit Plant, West Indian Cherry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a colorful tropical fruit plant to your garden with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarbados Cherry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as Acerola Cherry or West Indian Cherry. This attractive shrub or small tree features glossy green foliage and produces vivid crimson-red fruits with a juicy, sweet-tart flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcerola is a favorite among tropical fruit enthusiasts who enjoy growing unusual edible plants at home. The delicate fruits can be enjoyed fresh when ripe or used to make juice, jams, and other homemade treats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 What You'll Receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Barbados Cherry \/ Acerola Cherry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMalpighia emarginata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10-inch nursery pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One live plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e You will receive one Barbados Cherry plant in a 10-inch pot, similar to the pictures. Natural variation in height, branching, and foliage is normal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing is for a live plant, not harvested fruit. Flowers and cherries may not be present when your plant arrives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍒 About Acerola Cherry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces small, bright red fruits when mature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown for a juicy, sweet-tart flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrown for fresh eating, juice, and homemade preserves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures glossy green leaves and an attractive bushy growth habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell suited to warm-climate gardens and suitable containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcerola fruit is naturally rich in vitamin C, although the amount varies with variety, ripeness, and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun is ideal for vigorous growth and fruit production. The plant can tolerate partial shade, but abundant sunlight generally supports better flowering and fruiting. Introduce it gradually to stronger sunlight if it has been grown in a sheltered nursery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 Watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist while the plant is establishing, without allowing it to become waterlogged. Once established, water during extended dry periods and adjust your schedule to rainfall, temperature, and soil conditions. Containers may dry out more quickly than plants growing in the ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Soil Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse fertile, well-draining soil. Loamy soil is a good option, and good drainage is important for healthy roots. Avoid prolonged saturation and choose a container with drainage holes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌡️ Climate \u0026amp; Growing Location\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarbados Cherry is best suited to warm climates and may be grown in a suitable garden or container. Protect the plant from frost and prolonged cold. In cooler regions, container growing can make it easier to provide seasonal protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 Flowering \u0026amp; Fruiting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder favorable conditions, flowers can develop into red fruits relatively quickly. Fruit maturation may take around three to four weeks after flowering, depending on weather and growing conditions. Actual harvest timing and yield vary with plant maturity, sunlight, water, and pollination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏡 Perfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTropical fruit gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBackyard edible landscaping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatio and container gardening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHomegrown juice and jam ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors of unusual fruit-bearing plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA thoughtful gift for gardening enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🚚 Shipping Restrictions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe do not ship this plant to Arizona (AZ), California (CA), Hawaii (HI), or Idaho (ID).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Please check your delivery address before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📦 Please Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive one Barbados Cherry plant in a 10-inch pot, similar to the pictures. Plant size and appearance can vary naturally. Flowers and fruit are seasonal and are not guaranteed at delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow your own Acerola Cherry and enjoy the beauty of its glossy foliage and the potential for fresh, colorful tropical fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67323393835249,"sku":null,"price":429.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ETSYBETRI_42_2b5a1a7a-2d96-4b93-88a4-75cc5a16ae2f.png?v=1793057057","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/barbados-cherry-live-plant-in-10-inch-pot-acerola-cherry-tree-malpighia-emarginata-tropical-edible-fruit-plant-west-indian-cherry","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}